Sunny Side Up: Depression is not a choice

When people struggle with depression, don't be dismissive and try to listen without judging them. — 123rf.com

A few weeks ago, my nephew messaged me to say that he had suffered a knee injury while playing football and that he is unable to play for at least six weeks.

Naturally, I did my best to support him: “Why don’t you just play more football? That would help. People have had worse injuries.”